Senior Internal Auditor | Group Audit | Corporate Services

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor | Group Audit | Corporate Services

Job Purpose:

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing operational and financial audits according to the annual audit plan. The goal is to evaluate the existence, adequacy, and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with company policies and procedures, safeguarding of assets, the economic and efficient use of resources, the reliability and integrity of information, and the achievement of established business objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Audit Plans and Programs
- Assist the Audit Manager in developing the annual audit plan by assessing risk levels.
- Develop audit programs for each assignment before commencement, documenting them as templates in the Audit Management System (AMS) with risks, controls, and tests to be performed.

2. Operational and Financial Audit
- Conduct internal audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and performance quality across all business processes and segments.
- Review approval processes to ensure compliance with Group policies, procedures, and delegations of authority.
- Ensure the safeguarding of Group assets.

3. Audit Reports and Records
- Document audit work in the Audit Management System to fully support audit findings.
- Prepare professional audit reports that clearly communicate findings, analysis, recommendations, and information concerning audited activities.
- Provide timely updates to the Audit Manager on key findings.
- Discuss preliminary audit findings with concerned staff/management to highlight observations and gain their concurrence.
- Assist in preparing an executive summary, detailed report, and audit follow-up form for each engagement.
- Assist in following up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

4. Computer-Assisted Audit
- Extend audit coverage using computer-based audit techniques, such as the use of ACL (Audit Command Language).

5. Human Resource Development
- Achieve high professional standards in audit performance, reports, and recommendations, in conformity with International Standards of Internal Audit and Group policies, procedures, and long-term goals.

6. Special Assignments
- Conduct consulting assignments based on management requests to establish facts or evaluate specific situations.

7. Fraud Investigations
- Conduct fraud investigations to identify loss/exposure, control weaknesses, responsible personnel, and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting), Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA, ESAA, etc.), CIA, ACCA, or MBA (Finance) with knowledge of the internal audit function.

Minimum Experience:
- 3-6 years of experience in internal audit. External auditors wishing to transition to internal audit are also encouraged to apply.

Job-Specific Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of internal controls and internal auditing standards.
- Proficiency in data analytics through spreadsheets.
- Strong verbal (English/Arabic) and written communication skills, including report writing (English).
- Self-driven with the ability to execute audit assignments with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication skills to interact across organizational hierarchies and influence business constructively.
- Ability to multi-task in demanding situations.
- Exposure to ERP software such as SAP and Oracle is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with data analytics software and audit management/documentation systems is desirable.